Reading - Course Sequence

The following sequence applies to people who are pursuing certification as a Reading Specialist by: (1) obtaining a Masters in Education with certification; or (2) pursuing certification only. Candidates in this program of study must hold a valid teaching license at the time of admission.

Students are advised to take their coursework in the order recommended below to insure that they can complete the program in a timely fashion, and to ensure eligibility for certification. Candidates may take as little as one course per semester. Candidates may not take more than 12 credit hours in any one semester without permission. (We strongly discourage taking more than 9 credit hours for full-time candidates and 6 credit hours for part-time candidates.)

Candidates who follow the process laid out in the steps below will ensure that they can complete the Reading Specialization in no more than 4 semesters (without summer enrollment).

Please note that requirements for completion of the Masters degree component are listed at the end.

Program of Study Components

Step 1: These courses must be completed first.

READ 6300 Foundations of Reading and Writing (3 credit hours)

READ 6315 Reading andWriting in the Content Areas (3 credit hours)

Note: For candidates who want to take more than 6 credit hours at this point, you may take your elective, and/or EDUC 6305.

Note: While masters candidates may take 12 credit hours, they are encouraged to take 9 credit hours, and defer EDUC 6301 to the next step. (EDUC 6301 is a good fit as a course to take in a summer session.)

Step 2: After completion of READ 6300 and READ 6315 the following courses may be taken.